Calgary Thai Food I had heard talk of a little Thai place in Eau Claire called Jackie’s Thai. Thai food is one of my favourites so the pull to try it was strong enough to make me leave the suburbs and navigate the one-way streets and narrow lanes and construction of downtown Calgary. As I…
Calgary - Local Love
Road Trip to Wetaskiwin
If you have a larger family, you will know that the struggle is real in finding activities to do that are affordable and fun. For Spring Break this year I was struggling to find something to entertain my 4 kids without spending one million dollars. The goal was to find something a bit farther away…
Calgary Furniture – Locally Owned Stores
Are you looking for something to update your home? Do you want to support local stores or find something original you won’t find anywhere else? Here is a list of my favorite Calgary Furniture stores that are owned and operated here in #yyc. Showhome Furniture: Showhome Furniture is a local, family owned furniture store in Calgary….
Restaurant Design: Model Citizen Speakeasy Style
Model Citizen is a private dining room with its own entrance from its main source, the Model Milk kitchen. It has a slightly hidden feel, allowing for smaller groups and intimate gatherings in the speakeasy inspired parlour. You don’t need to book a reservation, but if you have a large group you better call ahead….
West Elm Calgary – Now Open
Its time for the home decor enthusiasts of Calgary to rejoice. West Elm just opened its first store in Calgary at Mount Royal Village. In addition to the catalog of modern design, the store features products from local etsy shops and craftsman including The Paper Lover Co., Rural Creative, MTHARU, and Brown Eyed Suzy. West elm is…
Visit Calgary- My Must See list
I am Canadian and I love this country I call home. I was born and raised in Calgary but moved to the U.S. for university. Having spent many holidays there visiting family, I have learned to love both places for what makes them unique. After moving back home I have come to appreciate the special things that Canada…
SPECTAC! The Royal Canadian Circus
The Royal Canadian Circus is coming to Calgary from May 9th to May 19th. This is a wonderful and affordable family event that comes each year to Calgary at the Crossroads Furniture Mart. Our family has attended the last two years, and the kids are always fascinated with the acrobatic performances, the beautiful animals, the face painting, and the…
National Music Center #momblr
On a sunny long weekend we had a family stay-cation, heading to the Telus Spark Science Center, the Calgary Zoo, and finishing with the National Music Center. I was immediately drawn to the building with its nod to art deco architecture. This beautiful historic building houses some amazingly historic pieces of musical history. There was…
Visit The Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo As awkward as it is to see yourself on video, I love watching this. Watch for 1:55 where my child is acting like a lion. We got the chance to visit a few local attractions last weekend as a family. Our second stop was the Calgary Zoo. We have been to the…